Ordinary things became extraordinary in God’s presence. Don’t let go of His presence. Rachel Shafer
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Singing and praising is not some kind of magic potion that makes our troubles disappear. Praise and worship helps to shift our perspective. Adoring Jesus, thanking Him, and speaking the truth of His character brings the peace that passes all understanding. My cry could have continued to be a cry of lament, but I chose to make it a cry of praise. Rachel Shafer
Blessed!
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Biblical hope is looking forward to something with absolute confidence, expecting fulfilment. Rachel Shafer
Quote for the Day
Biblical hope is looking forward to something with absolute confidence, expecting fulfilment. Rachel Shafer
Reflection on Matthew 8:14-23
Scripture
This fulfilled the word of the Lord through the prophet Isaiah who said, “He took our sicknesses and removed our diseases.”
Observation
Jesus goes to Peter’s house where Peter’s mother-in-law is sick in bed. He touches her, and she is healed instantly. She gets up and prepares a meal.
Many demon possessed people are brought to Jesus. He casts out the demons with a word and heals the sick.
One of the teachers of the law says to Jesus that he will follow Him. Jesus says that birds have nests, but He has no home.
Another follower wants to go home to bury his father. Jesus replies that he must come now and leave the dead to bury their own dead.
Application
Jesus healed then and He heals now. These miraculous healings were a fulfilment of Isaiah’s prophecy that the Messiah would take all of our sicknesses and remove our diseases.
Healing was never an issue for Jesus because he had a complete relationship with His heavenly Father.
If I have a complete and unblocked relationship with the Father, I will find that I also have no problem with seeing people healed.
Sin is an issue.
Prayerlessness is an issue.
As I grow in holiness and connection with the Holy Spirit, I will see the sick healed.
Jesus has taken away all of our sicknesses and diseases. Hallelujah!
Prayer
Lord, Jesus. I thank you that you have taken away our sicknesses and diseases. Please help me to walk in the grace of healing and wholeness. Amen.
Quote for the Day
If you are in the will of God, no matter how dark your situation may be, remember this: God has a plan, God has a purpose, and God will make everything beautiful in His time. Rachel Shafer
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Trusting is believing in the promises of God in all circumstances, especially in those where the evidence seems to be to the contrary. Rachel Shafer
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Many of us have seen what God can do, and we believe, we have faith. However, when He calls us to “ride” or “dance” with Him, we’re often silent and we remain still. Rachel Shafer
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So I stepped on nail-scarred feet and let the dance begin. With each step, I gained more freedom, greater love, and deeper trust. My life’s dance was being perfected by standing on my King’s feet, by learning the rhythm and hearing the songs He was singing over my life. Rachel Shafer
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